Neo River

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Neo River
Native name根尾川 (Japanese)
Location
CountryJapan
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationMount Nōgōhaku
 • elevation1,617 m (5,305 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Ibi River
Length47 km (29 mi)
Basin size389 km2 (150 sq mi)
Basin features
River systemKiso River

The Neo River (根尾川, Neo-gawa) is a river in Japan which flows through Gifu Prefecture, and is part of the Kiso River system. North of Ōno, the river is also called the Yabu River (藪川, Yabu-kawa).[1]

Geography[edit]

The river originates on Mount Nōgōhaku, which lies on the border of Gifu and Fukui prefectures. After starting in Motosu, the river flows into Ibigawa, where it merges with the Ibi River.

River communities[edit]

The river passes through or forms the boundary of Motosu, Ibigawa, Ōno, and Hozumi, all in Gifu Prefecture.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "流況表/山口(やまぐち)". 水文水質データベース. 国土交通省水管理・国土保全局.